England
is fairing extremely well when it comes to sustainable forestry,
according to a new report, which is being welcomed by Forestry
Research Associates (FRA).
Seattle,
United States, July 4, 2012 -- England is fairing extremely well
when it comes to sustainable forestry, according to a new report,
which is being welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
The
new figures published by the Forestry Commission England show that
only 0.04 per cent of trees that are chopped down are felled
illegally. “The sustainable approach to forestry and the gradually
expanding wooded areas in the country have all contributed to the
increase in local timber being used instead of imported timber,”
explained FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins.
FRA
is a research and analysis consultancy that specialises in advocating
timberland investment as a strong alternative asset class. It has
welcomed the news that England is investing in its conservation
habits, such as increasing the amount of land given over to woodland
and restoring heathland.
Simon
Hodgson from the Forestry Commission explained, “For the first time
we have been able to publish a suite of new statistics to show what
is happening to woods and forests in England and how Forestry
Commission England is performing.
“The
overall picture is great news for us. Protection of our woods and
forests is strong with minuscule amounts of illegal felling.”
Although
timber imports are falling in England, other nations, such as China,
import much more timber than they used to, with much coming from the
US, South America and Canada. China and other emerging economies are
using more and more timber in the development of their infrastructure
and housing in response to their recent economic growth.
FRA
says that the increasing demand for sustainable timber in developing
nations is great news for those investing in plantation projects in
countries like Canada and Brazil. Firms like Greenwood
Management are providing investors with the chance
to directly invest in sustainably managed plantations of non-native
species that help to reduce the pressure on natural forests in
Brazil.
About
Forestry Research Associates
Forestry
Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that
focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry
investment around the globe.
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Contact:
Peter
Collins
Forestry
Research Associates
620
Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge
Island, WA 98110
(206)
316 8394
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